A2-300 Custom Glass....

[Therapist]

Put this in this forum to get the most feedback. I have a project in mind for my A2-300. I want to get a piece of Very Dark Glass cut precisely to fit the top of the sub. 1/4 inch thick and very dark with little clear rubber feet under it to prevent it from rattling . NOW the part where you guys come in is I think I'm gonna have "elemental designs™" etched/sandblasted into the surface and need to know which way you think it would look best. And feel to post and tell me if you think its a dumb idea too.

I'm wondering if it should be left to right dead center.... vertical, bottom to top....along one side left or right vertical. WHERE should I put it? Let me know! .....or perhaps angles form one corner to another?

I'm leaning towards putting it either dead center left to right or along the left side front to back or maybe corner to corner........Help me decide..

[JasonR]

Why am I not seeing pics of this sub!

I would go dead center, I feel it would look the best. I think you might still experience some rattling though and would be hesitant to do it myself....

[Therapist]

perhaps some thicker glass then to weigh it down more. 1/2 inch maybe. I'm open to all suggestions.
Lack of pictures is due to the fact i've rearranged my whole setup and its all torn up right now. Waiting on G3FP stand from Omnimount.

[JasonR]

Do you have this sub in your possession? Bass swells rattle stuff all of the way across my room. I would look into building a riser and customizing it with logos...

You could try the thick glass, but I would hate for it to be a wasted effort. Most recommend against placing anything on top of your sub.

[Therapist]

instead of rubber feet. what about that blue sticky stuff i use under my speakers that would prevent any sort of rattling for sure.

[Chaco]

get a set of rubber feet from any hardware store that you like

use some strong clear glue to glue them to the glass

the glass needs to be sanblasted from the bottom, and with the logo backwards, so when you look from the top, its straight and smooth.

i think its a great idea and simple to do

[Twitch9]

Make sure you use tempered glass i would go 1/2" and i think dead center with the logo.

[Therapist]

ordered the glass. Will post pictures when it gets here. and again when i find the right person to do the etching.

[doctorsteve]

Originally Posted by JasonR

Most recommend against placing anything on top of your sub.

I still think my baker's rack is a pretty sweet way to keep my beast from using up too much space (like, $30 at Target)

[Beta Man]

seems like a lot of effort for something that will likely rattle anyways...... besides.... why do you want glass on top of it..... are you planning on using it as an end-table

[Therapist]

Well my buddy hooked me up with this glass shop with one day turnaround. Apple tv on top for now. Still looking for a place to do etching. ZERO rattle using blue sticky poster stuff for spacing.

[Driver_King]

Looks like you need to make yourself a riser too!

[Therapist]

I have a riser that will be here saturday. I live in an apartment and I NEED it if i ever want to turn it up and not kill something downstairs. Did it make a big difference with yours?

[BrettBell_eD_Rep]

That does look so cool!!! I can't wait to see the logo as well.

[Driver_King]

Originally Posted by Therapist

I have a riser that will be here saturday. I live in an apartment and I NEED it if i ever want to turn it up and not kill something downstairs. Did it make a big difference with yours?

Just a little.

[SlmShdy1]

Does having it on a riser help keep the bass in the room as well? I live in an apartment also and, as far as neighbors go, would it help so it doesn't disturb others so much or is it mainly to get a clearer/heavier bass without having to turn it up so much?

[Driver_King]

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

Does having it on a riser help keep the bass in the room as well? I live in an apartment also and, as far as neighbors go, would it help so it doesn't disturb others so much or is it mainly to get a clearer/heavier bass without having to turn it up so much?

All of the above from my experience. Now the windows around the entire house, the floors, and walls do not shake as much.

[Driver_King]

Is there a website or place I could have the same thing done, made, and possibly shipped to me? Did your friend hook you up with engraving as well? I would like one for my sub now. That is such a good idea.

[Tru2theBlu]

Originally Posted by BrettBell_eD_Rep

That does look so cool!!! I can't wait to see the logo as well.

I want to see that logo too. Man I love the ideas coming off of this forum! Let's all start our own company, lol. If I do, I know who I am hiring.

[Driver_King]

It's a free country and people are wanting home theater more than ever to get away from reality for awhile with the current state of the economy and all. Why not?